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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.29, 757.87 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.29, 757.87 and 231.30 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.29 : 757.87 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.29/757.87 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.29x = 757.87 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.29x = 175,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,295.33/505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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